Section J · Information and communication/Activity (5-digit)
61300

Satellite telecommunications services

This activity involves the operation, maintenance, and provision of access to facilities that enable the transmission of various forms of communication, including voice, data, text, sound, and video, through satellite telecommunications systems. It encompasses all services related to the infrastructure necessary for satellite-based communication.

Open · licence threshold

ASP class licence is open to 100% foreign equity. Registration with MCMC required for paid services.

Foreign equity
100%
Licence threshold applies
Capital floor
None
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Key licences
1
1 conditional
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 61300 pre-filled
Investment policy

Foreign ownership rules

Foreign ownership rules

  • Telco — Application Service Provideropen-with-licenseMCMC

    ASP class licence is open to 100% foreign equity. Registration with MCMC required for paid services.

    Source

Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.

What you'll need to apply for

Licences & permits

Licences & permits

Specific to this activity
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6

Have Emerhub file every licence above for you

We'll prepare the forms, liaise with each agency and track approvals — bundled with Sdn Bhd setup. Agency fees are paid to the issuing authority; our service fee is quoted separately.

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

Laws of Malaysia

Governing legislation

Federal Acts that regulate this activity

Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.

For SSM registration

Activity details

Includes

operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and video using a satellite telecommunications infrastructure

Excludes

telecommunications resellers, see 61903

SST & Withholding Tax

SST Exempt
e-Invoice Required

Risk Level

Low Risk

e-Invoicing (MyInvois)

MSIC code 61300 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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